#Dharug Country

[slidesworthseeing]

Found slide: Fifty years ago: New South Wales Government Railways steam locomotive 3203 leads 3526 and 3820 on the climb up the Blue Mountains, Dharug and Gundungurra country (I think they’re approaching Valley Heights), on 21 April 1974. I remember the heavy rain and, for some reason, the pale green car leading a small motorcade of other rail buffs along the Great Western Highway, to the obvious frustration of other motorists (photographer unknown)

#found slide #valley heights #dharug country #gundungurra country #blue mountains #new south wales #australia #agfacolor #new south wales government railways #1974

[bumblebeeappletree]

Costa visits a sustainable house and garden, designed to make efficient use of every space. Subscribe 🔔 http://ab.co/GA-subscribe

Mike and his partner bought an unrenovated house on a leafy Mt Colah street 10 years ago. Their garden starts on the verge with edibles, and the front yard is a thriving ‘no dig’ food forest. There’s another obvious sign that there’s something interesting going on here - a community swap stall with seeds, plants and books all enclosed in a big, old red phone box. 

Mike says he’s met more of my neighbours in the last month, than in seven years!

Mike’s aim is to improve livability while caring for the planet. Mike renovated the original house to increase its energy efficiency, with solar water and solar electricity. He’s built a hardwood pergola down the west side of the house which hosts a grapevine that shades the house in summer. It’s the first of many clever structural innovations he has installed in his garden using mostly recycled materials.

Compost System:

The three-bay compost system is built from recycled roof sheets and brick pallets. Liquid from the back of the bays runs and into a well-positioned bucket. Like all the compost, this liquid is then diluted and used on the garden.

Chook House:

The chook house is palatial and has been built using leftovers from the renovation. It’s both vermin and fox proof, and he used the old front door as the human entrance.

Irrigation:

Rainwater is captured across the site, stored and cleverly distributed. Mike has four tanks positioned around the garden that collectively hold 27,000 litres of water. The garden is irrigated via overhead driplines and tank overflows are redirected to garden beds. Storm water from the driveway is redirected into a set of pipes that are re-directed into the garden.

The entire back lawn was dug up to create swales (a series of contoured ditches) designed to slow down water flow and hold it in the soil.

There’s was a rocky outcrop in the backyard where water naturally collected into a pond. Mike has since bricked in the pond, added a bathtub for an outdoor pool for the kids and then found a bathroom basin which he turned into a bird bath.

Wicking Beds:

Mike has made wicking beds from second hand bulk containers. One is used as a liquid fertiliser brewer and the other four have been chopped in half to make 8 wicking beds. The sides of the wicking beds are protected from the sun with recycled zinc aluminium panels take from a roof. The wicking beds are placed in an ‘exclusion zone’, that has been covered with netting to prevent fruit fly, possums and rats making off with the produce.

For Mike, the journey of the garden is infinitely more important than the destination. He’s learnt a lot on the way and is keen to keep learning. It’s inspiring to see what can be achieved in such a short space of time and what will follow, as Mike’s sustainable gardening journey continues to grow.

Featured Plants:

SYDNEY GREEN WATTLE - Acacia decurrens *

THYME - Thymus vulgaris cv.

PINEAPPLE SAGE - Salvia elegans

SILVERBEET - Beta vulgaris cv.

PEACH ‘FLORDAGOLD’ - Prunus persica cv.

QUINCE - Cydonia oblonga cv.

BASIL ‘PERENNIAL’ - Ocimum cv.

FENNEL - Foeniculum vulgare cv. *

* Check before planting: this may be an environmental weed in your area

Filmed on Dharug Country | Mount Colah, NSW

#gardening australia #Solarpunk #Australia #sustainable home #garden #home #house #sustainable house #food forest #no dig gardening #Dharug Country #Mount Colah #NSW #composting #rain water #rainwater harvesting #Youtube

[treasuretrovess]

i miss you nan ❤️💔

#art #treasuretroves #drawing #illustration #grandma #loss #death #grief #cancer #camping #campfire #camp fire #beanie #blue mountains #newnes #blackheath #dharug #dharug country #aus #australia #pen #markers #fineliner art #i'll make you proud

[teaktty]

Hi! I'm Tea (although I will accept being called Jemima Puddle-Duck, or Georgie-Girl).

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this country, Australia. In particular, I acknowledge the Indigenous Elders of the Dharug, Eora, and especially the Gundungurra people, too whom I feel especially connected. This is where I live and learn and pay my respects to their Indigenous Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land. [credits to @aidanbutampersand for the template, but I modified it slightly]

I started transitioning in June '23, and I'm so fucking happy about it. This is me! I'm also neurodivergent (AuDHD), and I'm so fucking happy about that too. I would love to learn from other queer and neurodivergent lifeforms. I'll be sharing my experiences and stuff here.

I'm a practising Artist, obsessed with the Art in the Process and the Journey, loves Sound, images, ignored things, artefacts of capitalism, installations, performance, doing, being, inhabiting, and ideas and conceptual exploration.

I'm also a former university level teacher in Arts, Creative Media, and related Theory, with a speciality of working with neurodivergent humans (and occasional non-humans as required). Feel free to ask questions or share me student work or creative work or written ideas or anything. I would love it if we could learn from each other.

I want to chat, play games, make art, be angry at shitty mean things, and share experiences. I love Minecraft, but happy to play multiplayer games.

I'm Tea.KHy on Discord, search khymatim.

Still growing and learning!

Neurodivergent, genderqueer, demisexual, and full of love.

Actually, I'm genderfae, neptunic, and demisexual with strong ace tendencies, and very, very, consent focused.

Thanks for visiting!

#genderqueer #asexual #genderfluid #lgbtqia #transgender #agender #enby #artist #pinned post #pinned intro #me #love #demisexual #asexual spectrum #neptunic #genderfae #genderpunk #genderfuck

[calandrinon]

ok there was a poll about national anthems and I have what I think is one of my best ideas yet, thanks to Aotearoa for the inspiration.

For those who don't know, the national anthem of Aotearoa has a verse in te reo Māori and a verse in English, which is an excellent idea for a titchy little country with one unified indigenous language but is not so easy in a vast expanse where there are thousands.

So do we all know I Am Australian by the Seekers?

It's been proposed with varying degrees of seriousness as an alternative national anthem, but my proposal goes one step further (ok, many steps):

I suggest that the Australian national anthem should be the chorus to I Am Australian, in English and in every available indigenous Australian language.

"but cal that would make the anthem 1000 minutes long" yes but obviously we wouldn't sing every verse every time! In practice the version of the anthem sung would include those languages that are appropriate. So everyone would get to learn the anthem in the language of the Aboriginal nation where they live, and at events in that nation you might sing the anthem in English (usually) and in that language. If you move to a different area you learn the anthem in the language of that area. If you are not great with languages that's fine, as long as you have a go, and if all you can do is belt out "I am you are we are Australian" at the right time and on roughly the right notes then at least you have the right spirit.

Here's how it might work:

If you're at a sporting event where the anthem is sung, like the Anzac Day match at the MCG, they'd sing the anthem in English and the Woiwurrung language (covers both teams and the ground itself).

If the world turned even more upside down and Freo played GWS in the grand final, you might hear English (native language of most players and the competition), Woiwurrung (the holy MCG), Nyoongar (Fremantle) and Dharug (GWS).

In practice there should be a cap on the number of verses because otherwise someone would definitely take the piss, but this should not be legislated because sometimes you need someone to take the piss.

If the anthem is sung to highlight the achievements of one person, it might include the verse(s) most appropriate to that person - where they were born or grew up, where they live and work, where their ancestors are from. This is an occasion where I can imagine the English verse could legitimately be omitted.

A sporting team or other group representing many languages could choose to nominate one or more verses to be played. Maybe if it's Alex's 50th match then they sing Alex's verse that game, then at the next game they sing Pat's verse because Pat had to leave the tour for the birth of their child, and of course opinion will be split between "aww that's really sweet" and "stop messing with it".

Most importantly, there should be no single official version. Any definition should not specifically include or exclude any single verse, not even the original English verse. Preferably the definition should be broad enough that we could all sing a verse in te reo Māori for Barnaby Joyce and it would be legit.

Anyway please feel free to expand on this and/or tell me I'm an idiot genius, I have a dog who requires attention

#hand crafted artisanal shitposting #straya! #the anthem #this proposal includes waltzing matilda as the national song #apparently they are different things #malcolm fraser is turning in his grave

[anabanana-romanova]

Tintin comic idea that I would make if I had the patience to learn how to draw

Because our favourite Belgian reporter travels literally everywhere (including the moon) except Australia, I've been continually interrupted by an idea of Tintin finally going to Australia to help combat the rise of organised crime growing in Sydney post-war. Of course, he goes with Haddock who hopes to get a nice seaside holiday in while Tintin is running around chasing gangs and whatnot.

In the city of Sydney he meets Matilda (not alive interest, just a friend) who adores spy and crime stories and promises to help Tintin navigate the new country.

Anyway, at some point they both get caught and dropped in a thick wad of untouched bushland in the Blue Mountains called The Blue Labyrinth, near the Wild Dog Mountains. From there it's a dangerous challenge of navigating through the dense jungle, avoiding the sudden crevices waiting for them to fall through, scaling sheer cliffs of crubling sandstone (Tintin slips ajd neaely tumbles to his death, as per usual) and surviving the hot sun, mosquitoes and snakes. And spiders.

It's in the Labyrinth that they meet Dural, a Dharug (the Aborigional tribe that own the area) boy who introduces them to his clan. After some hesitation and an explanation of Dural's fear of the town's and villages (he's scared of being take from his family like his cousins were,) Dural and his father help guide the two lost adventurers out of the Labyrinth, where they sat their thanks and goodbyes to their new friend.

They catch a train back to Sydney where Haddock has been searching for them anxiously (he's very concerned after seeing the torn clothes and sunburnt faces) but after a nice shower and in new clothes they tell the captain about their wild adventure.

Obviously the gangs are caught, but I haven't figured out that bit yet

#random ideas #feel free to add on or whatnot #its been bouncing around in my head like a ping-pong ball for weeks now #thought id share #tintin #les adventures de tintin #the adventures of tintin #milou #captain haddock #hergé #australia #blue mountains

[nostalgic-for-a-place-long-gone]

settler colonialism and white supremacy hurt everyone ~ a poem

this home so recent barely out of my grasp grasp grasping paint and words

i will forever be falling failing no way out unbreakable

there is no home to go back to i do not know the languages of the old places people who share my genes have colonised all the places i will ever call home

a settler in the new place a forever migrant in the old a foreigner

my mother my nana my great uncle my grandfather they tell me stories from their childhoods

on wiradjuri country stories of sitting on hay bales watching the mice scurry and mushrooms as big as dinner plates after rain and going to mass with their grandparents on sundays

on dharug country stories of the biggest moreton bay fig tree they have ever seen  and milking the cow  and boiled cabbage for dinner

on bundjalung country stories of their first job age 6 packing bananas into boxes and fishing in the river everyday and tending to the garden while burning in the summer sun

on the genoese riviera stories of picking fruit in winter on their way to school, cooking and eating a chicken with friends, polenta for dinner being a big deal

is this what home feels like do these places count as home colonised lands unrecognisable homelands

will i ever feel at home feel a sense of place my family didn’t get to why would i

#settler colonialism #poem #poetry #writeblr #creative writing #australia #landback #homesickness #ancestry #writing #nostalgia #farming #home #migration #immigration #settler #family history #homeland

[temeikawilliams]

Exercise E (6)

What idea are you trying to communicate?

The concept of these images is landscape photography with long exposure. I plan for this series of landscape images to depict the reality of urban lifestyle. In other words, I want to view and capture everyday life scenes through the lens of capitalism. Reflecting the common notion of being “Stuck in the rat race”.

Why is it important to you?

I grew up in a low socioeconomic area where money was scarce for my family, and many others in the area. I went to school a few suburbs away, in a higher socioeconomic area. During this time I discovered the ways in which money offered freedom, rather than restriction. From there on out, I have pondered the ways in which this notion is an illusion. Money may offer a degree of freedom, such as food choices, vacations, activities, vehicles, housing, et cetera; however, we are still controlled by it. In most cases, the only way to reach financial freedom is to "work like a dog". If you do not conform to this lifestyle, you'll have restricted access to necessities, such as housing and food. Either way, our lives are controlled by money or lack thereof. Unless you are born into money or thoroughly enjoy your career, capitalism is a lose-lose scenario.

What landscape category is the work engaging with?

This project can be classified into multiple categories. Firstly, the series of images engage with politics and propaganda, as it captures life as a by-product of capitalism. Secondly, this project engages with the category of documentative photography. None of the scenes were manipulated by me; I was simply capturing what had presented itself.

Reference - minimum 3 artists that influence my work & how each is significant (what did I draw from each?)

 1. Christina Fernandez:

I appreciate this artist's use of long exposure and dim lighting. In my opinion, this produces a melancholic effect which I would like to re-create in my own work. I especially like the storefront scene and its reflection of everyday life in urban areas.

2. Daido Moriyama:

I have drawn inspiration from this artist's street photography. Especially the photos where he documentary-style photographs of large groups of individuals bustling by him. I aim to incorporate a landscape version of this theme into my final project.

3. Niccardo Mag:

I absolutely love this artist's style. The long-exposure shots with people blending into the environment. Also, I believe public transport adds amazingly to the vibe being created in this piece.

Site and connection to country What/where will you photograph? Provide a brief context to the site from which you will create your photographs. What is the history of the site? What is your connection to the site? How does this site relate to your project issue? Why is this important to your project?

I took this series of photographs in Dharug country. I don't have a specific location in mind, other than Central train station. I simply plan on wandering through multiple areas in Sydney. This is because Sydney city is densely populated with people living and working on top of each other.

Light What type of light will best suit your approach? How/why is this the best approach? What is your rationale?

I will be taking these photographs during nighttime. This is so I can showcase the city lights and traffic to exaggerate the concept of capitalism. For example; lit up offices, apartments, and vehicles, reflecting off of huge buildings.

Outline your shooting plan: - Where/location(s) - When (what weeks of class) - How (photographic approach, resources needed, production issues)

I plan on photographing in Sydney City between weeks nine and ten. I will need to borrow a camera and tripod from the university.

UPDATE (1):

I realise I need a longer exposure on photos I took so people in other background are more blurred out.

I could not find the scene at Central Station that I planned on capturing.

UPDATE (2):

I found the scene I was planning on shooting, however, I couldn't get the image because the tripod did not reach high enough.

I did not take many photos this week because the camera battery died shortly after arriving in the city. Next week I will make sure everything is charged.

UPDATE (3):

I didn't get to rent a camera and tripod in time Friday afternoon. Instead, I borrowed my mum's camera and had no tripod. I did not take any good landscape photos. Next week I will get in earlier.

UPDATE (4):

I have taken 3 of my final images and all that is left to do is the rest of the theory work, which I have designated to finish in the last tutorial next week.

I will take the remaining photo before next week so I can edit everything in my final class.

UPDATE (5):

I lost my SD card and didn't have any photos backed up. I had to retake the final photos and because of this, will submit my assignment late.

I misread the instructions and thought I could submit the photos together as a pdf. I am not in Wollongong and do not have access to Photoshop until the 7th, hence my submission of the photos will be three days late. This is really upsetting after working so hard on this project all semester. Everything else is complete, I just need to hand in the images.

[meowk9]

45 Australian Dog Names for Your Loyal Companion

As a proud dog owner, choosing the perfect name for your furry friend is an exciting and important task. If you're looking for inspiration, consider giving your dog an Australian name that reflects the country's unique culture and natural beauty. Here are 45 Australian dog names to help you find the perfect fit for your loyal companion.

Introduction

Choosing a name for your dog is a big decision, and one that you want to get just right. With so many options out there, it can be overwhelming to find the perfect name that suits your dog's personality and character. However, by choosing an Australian name, you can give your furry friend a unique and meaningful identity that reflects the country's rich heritage and natural beauty.

Why choose an Australian dog name?

Australia is a vast and diverse country with a unique culture and history. By choosing an Australian name for your dog, you can pay homage to the country's heritage and capture the spirit of this amazing place. Additionally, Australian names are often distinctive and memorable, making them a great choice for a beloved pet that deserves a standout name.

Male Australian dog names

Australian cities and landmarks - Sydney - inspired by the iconic Australian city - Darwin - after the capital city of the Northern Territory - Uluru - named after the famous rock formation in the Australian outback - Melbourne - after the vibrant city in Victoria - Canberra - inspired by the capital city of Australia Indigenous Australian names - Koori - meaning "man" in the Wiradjuri language - Warrigal - meaning "wild dog" in the Dharug language - Boorie - meaning "friend" in the Wiradjuri language - Yindi - meaning "sun" in the Gamilaraay language - Daku - meaning "sand hill" in the Gumbaynggirr language Aussie slang - Cobber - meaning "mate" or "friend" - Bluey - slang for a redhead - Bundy - inspired by the popular Australian drink, Bundaberg Rum - Digger - inspired by Australian soldiers, also used to refer to a friend or mate - Roo - short for kangaroo, an iconic Australian animal

Female Australian dog names

Native Australian flora and fauna - Kookaburra - after the iconic Australian bird - Banksia - named after the native Australian plant - Tawny - inspired by the Tawny Frogmouth, an Australian bird - Lilly Pilly - named after the Australian tree - Matilda - inspired by the iconic Australian folk song, "Waltzing Matilda" Aussie icons - Dame - inspired by the Australian opera singer, Dame Joan Sutherland - Kylie - inspired by the Australian pop singer, Kylie Minogue - Elle - after the Australian supermodel, Elle Macpherson - Cathy - inspired by the Australian Olympic gold medalist, Cathy Freeman - Olivia - inspired by the Australian beaches and islands - Bondi - after the famous beach in Sydney - Whitsunday - named after the group of islands off the coast of Queensland - Bells - after the iconic surf beach in Victoria - Fraser - named after the largest sand island in the world, located in Queensland - Manly - inspired by the beachside suburb in Sydney

Unisex Australian dog names

Australian food and drinks - Lamington - named after the iconic Australian cake - Tim Tam - inspired by the popular Australian chocolate biscuit - Vegemite - after the beloved Australian spread - Chiko - after the famous Australian snack, Chiko Roll - Milo - inspired by the popular Australian chocolate milk powder Australian sports and athletes - Thorpe - after the Australian Olympic gold medalist, Ian Thorpe - Hewitt - after the Australian tennis champion, Lleyton Hewitt - Cadel - inspired by the Australian cyclist, Cadel Evans - Freeman - after the Australian Olympic gold medalist, Cathy Freeman - Riewoldt - after the Australian Rules football player, Nick Riewoldt Australian movies and TV shows - Croc - inspired by the classic Australian movie, "Crocodile Dundee" - Ned - after the infamous Australian outlaw, Ned Kelly - Kath - inspired by the iconic Australian TV show, "Kath & Kim" - Muriel - after the beloved Australian movie, "Muriel's Wedding" - Priscilla - inspired by the Australian cult classic movie, "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert"

Conclusion

Choosing the perfect name for your dog is an important decision, but it doesn't have to be stressful. By choosing an Australian name, you can give your furry friend a unique and meaningful identity that reflects the country's rich culture and natural beauty. With 45 options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect name for your loyal companion.

FAQs

Can I use a traditional Australian name for my dog?Yes, traditional Indigenous Australian names can make great dog names and are a unique way to pay homage to the country's heritage.Are Australian dog names suitable for any breed?Yes, Australian dog names are suitable for any breed of dog.Can I use Australian slang as a dog name?Absolutely! Australian slang can make for a fun and memorable dog name.What if I can't decide on an Australian dog name?Take your time and try out a few different names to see what feels right. You can also ask friends and family for their opinions.Can I change my dog's name if I decide it's not the right fit?Yes, you can change your dog's name at any time. However, keep in mind that it may take some time for your dog to adjust to a new name. Read the full article

#Meowk9 Dog_Names

[slidesworthseeing]

Found slide: Yandhai Nepean River, between Penrith and Emu Plains, looking south from near the Log Cabin Hotel, Dharug country, Western Sydney, circa 1951 (photographer unknown)

#found slide #yandhai nepean river #penrith #emu plains #dharug country #sydney #new south wales #australia #kodachrome #1951

[julianedwardsfineart]

Know about the best Australian artists

Australia is not only a continent but also a country with many different ethnic groups. Therefore, the people of Australia have produced a vast and varied body of art throughout many centuries, if not millennia. Now, check out the details about the best artists here -

Blak Douglas

Born to an Aboriginal father as well as an Australian mother, Blak Douglas (then known as Adam Hill) spent his childhood in Blacktown (Blaktown), located in western Sydney in Booreberongal (Dharug) country. He is primarily of Dhungatti and Scottish ancestry. He attended the University of Western Sydney and earned a degree in photography, illustration, & graphics in 1994 after being influenced by his family's handicrafts. Artistically, Blak Douglas draws from the worlds of graphic design and contemporary pop art, despite having little formal training as an artist. 

Ben Quilty

Ben Quilty is a modern Australian artist. He is renowned worldwide for his densely painted landscapes & portraits. Quilty uses a gestural approach to painting that he calls "naturalistic expressionism" to explore the emotional characteristics of the landscapes and people he depicts. Quilty's use of spectra color is unique, but his brushstrokes call to mind the work of artists like Lucian Freud & Frank Auerbach. He attended both the Sydney College of the Arts and also the University of Western Sydney after being born in Sydney in 1973. Notably, in 2011, he served as the official combat painter for the Australian Defense Force in Afghanistan, where he quickly sketched and painted the daily lives and challenges of the soldiers. 

A traveling show titled After Afghanistan features the paintings from this series. Quilty, a 2019 solo show at GOMA in Queensland, is the artist's first comprehensive survey show in ten years. Quilty's paintings and drawings can now be found in prestigious public and private collections around Australia, including the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, the british National Gallery of Art in Canberra, and the University of Queensland Art Museum in Brisbane. The artist is an Aussie resident, now based in Robertson.

Who is Craig Ruddy?

Craig Ruddy is an Australian artist known for his paintings. He won the 2003 Archibald Prize with a portrait of actor David Gulpilil.

He is considered one of Australia's most talented portrait painters, and his work has been the subject of several solo exhibitions. He was also awarded the 2015 National Photographic Portrait Prize and the 2015 National Photographic Portrait Prize People's Choice Award.

Who is Charles Blackman?

Charles Blackman is an Australian artist known for his paintings and illustrations, particularly his series of works featuring schoolgirls, which he began creating in the 1950s. He is considered one of Australia's most important artists, and his work has been the subject of numerous exhibitions and retrospectives. Blackman is also known for his book illustrations, including Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland."

Conclusion

Aboriginal, Convict, Colonial, Atelier, European-influenced Modernism, and Contemporary art are all examples of Australia's rich artistic heritage. The Heidelberg School, Hermannsburg School, Western Desert School, Contemporary Indigenous, High Modernism, & Postmodernism are all significant schools of thought in Australia.

#Blak Douglas

[duotheism]

1. Gua Tewet, Borneo, Indonesia

2. Mesa Verde, Pueblo land, USA

3. Pech Merle, Occitania, France

4. Cueva de las Manos, Argentina

5. Red Hands Cave, Dharug Country, Australia

6. Altamira, Cantabria, Spain

#make me go cwaaaaaaazyyy #*live on in stone

[stuartbaileyinfo]

More pics from our epic trip (2 days) in Dharug country. Thanks to Justin for tolerating my dubious route planning. (at Dharug National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVZ03aZhxXS/?utm_medium=tumblr

[euphooooooooooooooooooooooooria]

a lot of words that don’t really say much by the end

about six years ago, my dash was flooded with updates about the riots in ferguson. it was a big deal for me at the time as it completely transformed my understanding of racism as i watched it unfold in real time – online, in the news media, in the justice system, the police force, etc.

i remember being scared and inspired in equal measure, seeing tensions everywhere build to what i thought would become a satisfying climax with some kind of resolution in the form of a society finally changed for the better. 

of course, since then, black deaths in custody and black deaths at the hands of police have never really stopped – in the us, here in australia, and no doubt countless other places around the world – and i was naive to think they finally would.

six years later and i’m here again, seeing news about minneapolis – a city i in no way claim as my own, but still feel a connection to through family and childhood memories. i see the same cans of tear gas being hurled across barricades now as i did then. i see the same rubber bullets being shot at people with nothing more to protect them than cardboard signs. i see the same police cars ramming through crowds with no shame.

once again, i find myself both scared and inspired by the riots in equal measure. the anger simmering in my stomach pains me but feeds me at the same time. but today’s feelings are unsettlingly similar to those of six years ago and i think that’s what terrifies me the most. we’ve been through this before, and i fear we’ll only be going through it again.

i write this from australia, a place with its own continuing history of violence against black lives and bodies.

i also write this from dharawal country, whose lands and waters, along with those of the dharug, eora, and cammeraygal, have offered me nothing but love – and it is my responsibility as a guest on this land and in this time to return that love to these countries and their peoples.

i donated to a health centre in minneapolis today and to a campaign seeking justice for an aboriginal death in custody here in australia. i tell myself not to advertise my ‘good deeds’ in order to maintain that i do them for the right reasons instead of praise or attention. but in times like these, i think it’s also important that my support for causes is visible.

black lives matter. black lives have always mattered. black lives will always matter.

i don’t know what else to say. i pray i don’t say it again.

[newhistorybooks]

"This is a fascinating, detailed history of the warfare between British forces and Aboriginal people of the Sydney basin... and hinterlands: the traditional country of the Eora, Dharug, Gandangarra, Tharrawal and Darkinjung peoples. It is an important contribution to the history of settler-colonial violence and genocide in Australia."

#uwlibraries #history books #australian history #colonial history #indigenous history #genocide #newbooks

[simonesceramics]

Inspiring beautiful views visit to West Head so pretty. Garigal Dharug Wirijiri country. #westheadlookout #garigalcountry #wirijirricountry #lionisland https://www.instagram.com/p/CVR-o-6lOI_/?utm_medium=tumblr

#westheadlookout #garigalcountry #wirijirricountry #lionisland